Guanyin Bodhisattva: From Male Indian Saint to China's Goddess of Compassion
How Avalokiteshvara, an Indian bodhisattva, became Guanyin in China — a female figure of mercy venerated from Mount Putuo to the rock carvings of Dazu.
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Chinese Pagodas: From Indian Stupa to Timber Tower
Follow the history of Chinese pagodas and visit four famous examples, from Xi'an's Giant Wild Goose Pagoda to Yingxian's wooden tower.
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Xuanzang: The Monk Who Walked 17 Years to Transform Buddhist China
Follow in the footsteps of Xuanzang, the Tang Dynasty monk who risked everything to travel the Silk Road to India, bringing back Buddhist scriptures that would reshape East Asian spirituality forever.
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Buddhism in China: A 2000-Year Journey from India to the Heart of Chinese Culture
Explore the fascinating 2000-year history of Buddhism in China, from its arrival along the Silk Road to the development of Chan Zen Buddhism, iconic temples, influential monks, and its profound impact on Chinese philosophy and art.
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